Natural Ingredients Dictionary (*Beta)

At Lovebee, we believe in complete transparency when it comes to the ingredients we use in our handcrafted all natural products! We ourselves want to know the ingredients of the products we use in every day life, and know you do too!

While we list every product’s ingredients under the ingredients tabs on each product page, we wanted to go even further and help define each ingredient.  Within this page you will find short descriptions which link to the trusted source Wikipedia. If you have any other questions about ingredients please feel free to contact us at any time.

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Butters
Carrier Oils
Essential Oils
Extracts
Liquids (non-oil) & Gels
Powders
Vitamins
Waxes

Butters

Butters, such as mango butter and shea butter, are used in many of our all natural products and have been revered for their soothing and moisturising properties. Butters are a raw, natural product that is created from the fatty portions of various types of fruits. These butters are then combined with various other ingredients to make many of the finished Lovebee products you love!

Avocado Butter ()

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Cacao (Cocoa) Butter ()

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Mango Butter ()

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Unrefined Shea Butter  ()

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Carrier Oils

Carrier oils, also known as base oils, are vegetable oils used to dilute essential oils and absolutes before they are applied to the skin. In other words, carrier oils ‘carry’ the essential oil onto the skin. Cold-pressing and maceration are the two main methods of producing carrier oils. Diluting essential oils is a critical safety practice in skincare. Carrier oils do not contain a concentrated aroma as essential oils do, though some such as olive, have a mild distinctive smell. Carrier oils do not evaporate like essential oils, which are more volatile. The premium carrier oils we use in Lovebee products are natural and certified organic.

Argan Oil (Argania spinosa)

Argan oil is a plant oil produced from the kernels of the argan tree that is endemic to Morocco. Read more

Avocado Oil (Persea gratissima)

Avocado oil is an edible oil pressed from the fruit of the Persea americana (avocado). As a food oil, it is used as an ingredient in other dishes as well as a cooking oil. In our case, it is also used in cosmetics for its regenerative and moisturizing properties. Avocado oil is pressed from the fleshy pulp surrounding the avocado pit excluding the pit itself. Read more

Castor Oil (Ricinus communis)

Castor oil is a vegetable oil pressed from castor beans. Castor oil is a colourless to very pale yellow liquid with a distinct taste and odor. Castor oil is well known as a source of ricinoleic acid, a monounsaturated, 18-carbon fatty acid, making it an excellent natural moisturizer. Read more

Clear / Golden Jojoba Oil (Simmondsia chinensis)

Jojoba oil is the liquid produced in the seed of the jojoba plant, a shrub, which is native to southern Arizona, southern California, and northwestern Mexico. The oil makes up approximately 50% of the jojoba seed by weight. The terms “jojoba oil” and “jojoba wax” are often used interchangeably because the wax visually appears to be a mobile oil, but as a wax it is composed almost entirely (~97%) of mono-esters of long-chain fatty acids and alcohols, accompanied by only a tiny fraction of triglyceride esters. This composition accounts for its extreme shelf-life stability and extraordinary resistance to high temperatures, compared with true vegetable oils. Read more

Coconut Oil (Cocos nucifera)

Hemp Seed Oil (Cannabis sativa)

Hemp seed oil is obtained by pressing cold pressing hemp seeds. Cold pressed, unrefined hemp oil is dark to clear light green in color, with a nutty flavour. Hemp seeds are a good source of polyunsaturated and essential fatty acids. They have about a 3:1 ratio of omega-6 to omega-3, which is considered in the optimal range. Studies have shown that giving hemp seed oil to people with eczema may improve blood levels of essential fatty acids. Read more

Olive Oil (Olea europaea)

Olive oil is a liquid fat obtained from olives, a traditional tree crop of the Mediterranean Basin. The oil is produced by pressing whole olives. While it is commonly used in cooking, it is also used largely in cosmetics too. Olive oil contains high amounts of antioxidants and has Strong anti-inflammatory Properties.

Sunflower Oil: (Helianthus annuus)

Sunflower oil is the non-volatile oil pressed from the seeds of sunflower and is commonly used in cosmetic formulations as an emollient (a preparation that softens the skin). It’s a rich source of fatty acids that skin can use, including linoleic acid, which is excellent for hydrating dry skin. Read more

Sweet Almond Oil (Prunus dulcis): Sweet almond oil is obtained from the dried kernel of sweet almonds. It’s a lightweight emollient  (softens the skin) that easily absorbs into the skin and is high in in oleic acid, protein, and Vitamin E. Almonds are native to the Mediterranean climate region of the Middle East, from Syria, Turkey, Iran and eastward to Pakistan. Read more

Essential Oils

Essential oils are the backbone of our natural products. Essential oils are the concentrated natural oils obtained by steam / water distillation or cold pressing of plant material. In simpler terms, the “essence” or properties of the original botanical material are extracted, and remain in a pure oil which is then used in a variety of applications. For us, it’s making wonderfully effective all natural products! As you can imagine, as there are many different plants, there are many different oils which contain numerous properties.

Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile)

Commonly known as chamomile, Roman chamomile, English chamomile, garden chamomile, ground apple, low chamomile, mother’s daisy or whig plant, chamomile is a low perennial plant found naturally in dry fields and around gardens. Read more

English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)

Most commonly ‘true lavender’ or ‘English lavender’, (though not native to England) is a flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae, native to the Mediterranean (Spain, France, Italy, Croatia etc.) Read more

Extracts

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Coconut Oil Extract ()

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Grapefruit Seed Extract ()

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Rosemary Extract ()

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Vanilla Extract ()

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Liquids (non-oil) & Gels

Liquids and gels are

Aloe Vera ()

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Distilled Water (Aqua)

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Honey ()

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Vegetable Glycerin()

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Powders

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Arrow Root Powder  ()

Arrowroot powder is a starch derived from a South American plant and is used as a thickener in skin care products.

Waxes

Waxes are malleable (soft / workable) solids that are a diverse class of organic compounds. Waxes are are lipophilic, that is, they tend to combine with or dissolve in lipids or fats. When combine with other ingredients, waxes create a protective, film-forming and thickening effect. While providing stability in products, they also enhance their viscosity and consistency.

Beeswax (cera alba) 

Beeswax is a natural wax produced by honey bees of the genus Apis that has been used in many different ways for thousands of years. Chemically, beeswax consists mainly of esters of fatty acids and various long-chain alcohols. One of the key ingredients in salve-making is beeswax. In cosmetics, beeswax provides protection against irritants while still allowing the skin to breathe. It also offers anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antiviral benefits making it a very popular ingredient. Read more

Candelilla Wax (Euphorbia antisyphilitica)

Candelilla wax is derived from the leaves of the Candelilla, a Mexican shrub. The unrefined wax has a deep yellow colour and a pleasant scent. Candelilla wax has a high oil binding capacity and is less sticky than beeswax. It is also used to adjust viscosity in water-in-oil emulsions. Candelilla wax adds gloss and hardness in cosmetic products. Read more

Mango Butter ()

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Unrefined Shea Butter  ()

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